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Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 06:38
In a blow to hopes that Ukraine will be able to overcome a decades-long struggle with corruption and mismanagement, the country’s Western-trained economy minister resigned Wednesday, saying he had been unable to beat back corruption.
Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 06:37
U.S. President Barack Obama will continue to be updated on the risks of the spread of Islamic State to Libya, and the United States will take action in the North African country to counter that threat if necessary, the White House said on Wednesday.
Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 06:36
Senior political figures in Azerbaijan have warned that a military option remains on the table to resolve the smoldering conflict with Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 06:24
Iraq has received a second batch of F-16 fighter jets from the United States, a U.S. military spokesman said on Wednesday.
Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 06:21
The United States is willing to send more troops to Iraq — but do the Iraqis really want them?
Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 06:20
U.S. Special Operations Forces will participate in the Flintlock training exercise in Africa later this month, the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced in a statement. Approximately 1,700 Special Operation Forces from more than 30 nations are expected to participate in the exercise, which has been conducted annually since 2005.
Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 06:17
A confidential report to the United Nations Security Council accuses Rwanda of recruiting and training Burundian refugees with the goal of ousting Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza.The report by experts who monitor sanctions on Democratic Republic of Congo, which was seen by Reuters on Wednesday, contained the strongest testimony yet that Rwanda is meddling in Burundi affairs and comes amid fears that worsening political violence could escalate into mass atrocities.
Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 06:14
Nigeria's president says his country's military will only use the minimum force necessary to deal with extremists after calls for an investigation into senior commanders over abuses, including the deaths of more than 8,000 detainees.President Muhammadu Buhari told European Union lawmakers Wednesday that Nigeria's military has updated its "rules of engagement in fighting terrorism" and that care is being taken in "the treatment of captured terrorists."
Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 06:12
Botswana’s decision to increase its expenditure on the military has been condemned by an organization that represents the voice of private sector called Business Botswana, APA learnt on Wednesday.Responding to Finance Minister Kenneth Matambo’s announcement that the defense budget in the 2016/17 financial year will be increased, Business Botswana said such increment was unnecessary considering the current tough economic environment.
Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 06:08
Drone strikes (or unmanned aerial vehicle strikes) have attracted significant media attention for their roles in the American-led invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as in Pakistan. What has received less attention is the increasing frequency with which drone strikes have been carried out in Africa.